The Browning BAR is a gas-operated, semi-automatic rifle produced by the Browning Arms Company in

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. The rifle loads from a detachable box magazine. Browning introduced a redesigned BAR in 1966.

Variants

There are several models of the Browning BAR; Safari, Long- and ShortTrac, and Lightweight Stalker. Both LongTrac and ShortTrac versions are available in a

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takedown, basic, and Stalker variant. The Safari model has an engraved steel receiver and

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stock. The barrel is long, depending on the cartridge. The Safari is the only model with the Browning BOSS (Ballistic Optimizing Shooting System). The system reduces

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and enhances accuracy with an adjustable

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and weight. The Lightweight Stalker model has an

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-alloy receiver. The stock is matte black synthetic instead of a walnut stock. The stalker is the only model to feature iron sights. The barrel is long. LongTrac and ShortTrac models feature an aluminum-alloy receiver, a plastic trigger guard and floorplate, and more stylised stock. The basic version has a walnut stock; the Stalker version has a matte-black finish and a black composite stock. The

version has a composite stock, and the entire rifle is painted in

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colors. Depending on variant and cartridge, the barrel is . Long or Short differ on the

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length, and the ShortTrac (BAR ST) can accommodate

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lengths up to

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, while LongTrac (BAR LT) can accommodate longer cartridges. Since the MK3 update, all BAR rifles have the same long action length, while for instance older BAR versions in .308 have a ShortTrac action up to and including .308 Win.

References

External links

Browning BAR Owners Manual

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